W.T. Brookshires Conference Center
JUNE 27, 2026
Tyler
Vice President, Ables-Land Inc.
Chris was diagnosed with cancer in 2019 and he is honored to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society so we can further develop medical treatments to fight this awful disease.
Executive Chair of Bioceptive, Board Advisor, Community Volunteer, Bioceptive
Vicki is a 10yr cancer survivor. She is raising funds in memory of her father, her mother’s sister, and dear friend, and to raise awareness on the importance of screening especially for women to get their mammogram.
Business Development Manager, Sunbelt
Tessie is a “Champion of Hope” in memory of her father that passed from pancreatic, liver, and bone cancer.
She also had 4 aunts and uncles, along with her maternal grandmother that lost their battles to cancer.
Owner, Krieg & Associates Protective Services
Tom’s company has been our private security for Cattle Baron’s Ball for the last couple of years.
He is honored to be a “Champion of Hope” to help raise funds in memory of both his parents who passed from cancer.
Business Development Manager, Lex Air Conditioning
At the age of 38, she was diagnosed with double breast cancer and one of the hardest things she’s ever faced.
Many people battling cancer don’t have the resources, emotional support, or financial stability to get through such a challenging time. That is why she is raising money for ACS!
Lead Bartender, Dakota’s
Barret is honored to be a “Champion of Hope” to raise money in honor of his mother who beat cancer just this year!
Owner, L&L Asphalt
David’s company L&L Asphalt graciously sponsored the Cattle Baron’s Ball in the past and this year he is a “Champion of Hope”
He is raising money in memory of his sister, Jeri, and in honor of his father-in-law, Dan, a breast cancer survivor.
Owner, Goodfella’s Roofing
Dayton is a 2nd year “Champion of Hope” and he is raising money in honor of his Papaw who is 98 and Cancer free and his sister who is 33 and cancer free!
Director of Marketing, The Judy Kunzman Team at Keller Williams
As a cancer survivor herself, it forever changed her life and she vowed to do what she can to help those facing cancer and to help raise money to end cancer for everyone.
Owner, Hair by Lana Miers
Lana is raising money in honor of herself who is a uterine cancer survivor and mother-in-law is a breast cancer survivor.
For many years, she helped organize and run the Relay for Life of Henderson County alongside her mother-in-law, who originally started the event in our area.
Sales Executive, HALL Buick GMC
Weston is a 2nd year “Champion of Hope” and part of our HALL BUICK GMC Family that graciously donated a new truck for our raffle this year.
He is raising money to help fund cancer research and patient services.
Owner, USH Advisors
Steven is honored to be a COH because cancer has affected so many lives.
He is raising money in memory of his mother-in-law who lost her fight to breast cancer. And in honor of his father-in-law who beat prostate cancer.
CEO, Heaton Eye Associates
Cancer has affected so many people she knows and loves that it’s inspired her to join with the American Cancer Society to inspire hope for those facing cancer and help raise money.
Media Executive, KLTV
KLTV is a gracious media in-kind partner for the Cattle Baron’s Ball.
Like so many that have been affected by cancer; she is raising money in memory of her mother who lost her battle to cancer last year.
Owner, Azalea Catering Company
Gina is raising money as a Cancer survivor herself. She’s hosting various fundraisers through her catering company so check her business Facebook page for upcoming fundraisers.
She’s IN IT TO WIN IT! Let’s work to cure cancer
Operations Maintenance Coordinator, Delek Tyler Refinery
Delek is an Elite Baron Sponsor of our Cattle Baron’s Ball.
He is honored to be a “Champion of Hope” to help raise money for ACS to help those we know and love that are battling cancer.
Owner, 1836, Montez Brothers Catering and Villa Montez
Mundo is a 2nd year “Champion of Hope” and has supported ACS for many years. He hosts a golf tournament each fall that benefits ACS.
He is honored to raise money in memory of his mother, Felicita.
East Texas Clinical Liaison & Business Development, Texas Recovery Centers
Karen’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer last year.
She is raising money to help others facing cancer.
Floating Nurse, Tyler ISD
Jayme is a past Tyler Cattle Baron’s Ball Chair and we are truly grateful she is a “Champion of Hope” this year.
She is raising funds in memory of her dad’s mom, Grandma Janie, who passed from colon cancer and her mom’s dad, Pepe, who passed from acute leukemia.
She is also honoring her childhood best friend of almost 30 yrs, Lauren, who lost her battle from breast cancer way too young leaving behind 3 young daughters and her husband. She wants to do her part to help find a cure!
